Rancho Santa Fe News
Carlsbad to develop water quality improvement plan
CARLSBAD — Continuing its maintenance of water quality within the Carlsbad Watershed, the city will develop a Water Quality Improvement Plan to comply with its permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Council adjusts laws to make beaches safer
DEL MAR — The size and location of tents, screens and canopies will soon be limited in an effort to make city beaches and parks safer before summer gets under way.
San Dieguito school board approves new superintendent
ENCINITAS — Construction, curriculum reform and tight budgets are the top challenges Rick Schmitt will face as he prepares to step into the role of superintendent at San Dieguito Union High School District this summer.
Freeney signs with Chargers, not yet in camp
SAN DIEGO — With the Chargers entering their second week of organized team activities the goal for head coach Mike McCoy continues to be searching for the best 53 players to fill the roster.
SeaLions open season with win
POWAY — The San Diego SeaLions opened their 2013 season with a 4-0 win against Ajax American Women on the road at Nansen Field.
Council strikes down four-fifths exception
ENCINITAS — Prop A is headed for a special election June 18. Yet councilmembers passed what they believe is the heart of the initiative at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting.
SANDAG will consider alternatives for Buena Vista Lagoon enhancement
COAST CITIES — As the latest lead agency for the Buena Vista Lagoon Enhancement Project, SANDAG will soon draft engineering studies and an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to evaluate alternatives for the project.
Oceanside couple take plea deal, are sentenced
OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside husband and wife who enslaved their young niece for sex and housework were sentenced to 23 years to life and 20 years respectively in state prisons on May 20.
Sheriff’s deputies arrest would-be robber
ENCINITAS — Deputies arrested Derrick Lewis for attempted robbery and felony hit and run on Monday.
Film review: Abrams continues ‘Trek’s’ bold adventure
J.J. Abrams’ second installment of the Star Trek movies, “Star Trek Into Darkness,” is as visually spectacular as it is emotionally gripping, presenting the world with an exhilarating sci-fi adventure that will leave audiences wowed.

